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Off The Hook

We are a group of private investigators, bounty hunters / fugitive recovery agents, and bail bondsmen that have been in this line of work for over twenty five years and have many stories to tell. We have traveled all over the country catching fugitives and bringing them back to have their day in court. With our years of experience we are trying to educate the public about bail and why it is a needed part of our judicial system.

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29:42

How Do You Handle a 90-Year Old Gun Carrying Bond...

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2025/07/22

Send us a text Two bail bondsmen venture into rural North Carolina to track down an unexpected fugitive – an 89-year-old man who's skipped court after being charged with forgery. What begins as a routine recovery quickly transforms into a tense standoff when they discover ominous warning signs and ammunition on the property. The latest episode of Off the Hook opens with Chad's return from a rejuvenating Belize vacation, complete with freshly caught seafood and island stories. But relaxation ...

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28:49

Bail Bondsmen vs Meth Batman

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2025/07/03

Send us a text In this episode Chad and Rob discuss the verdict on the Diddy trial and that he was denied bail but has justice truly been served? As we reminisce about the changing music industry, Chad talks about how we were able to listen to music in the 80s was limited to radio stations and cassette tapes unlike today where there are so many options and instant gratification. The discussion changes to the use and misuse of AI in making pictures and even people for videos. ...

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30:20

Fugitive Hunting in the Homeless Camps

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2025/07/01

Send us a text A cold lead becomes a hot pursuit as professional bounty hunters Chad and Rob take us deep into the world of fugitive recovery. When Ohio bail agent Dana reaches out about a $50,000 bond jumper who's fled to North Carolina, the chase is on. The trail begins with family connections in Greensboro - distraught relatives, an ex-husband eager to help, and a girlfriend caught between loyalty and frustration. What follows is a masterclass in fugitive tracking as our hosts combine old...

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29:05

When Boyfriends Lie and Fugitives Hide

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2025/06/25

Send us a text Two veteran bail enforcement agents share the bizarre, comedic, and strangely human story of tracking down "Tiffany the Meth Head" - a fugitive who skipped bail and fled to Rock Hill, South Carolina. Chad and Rob take you along on their four-hour journey to track her down, leading to an unforgettable confrontation with her nearly toothless boyfriend who employs every trick in the book to hide her presence. The real entertainment begins when the boyfriend's parents arrive home ...

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28:45

From Hospital Halls to Handcuffs: A Bail Bonds Pursuit

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2025/06/16

Send us a text The pursuit of justice sometimes takes unexpected turns, especially when a seemingly reliable bond jumper decides to disappear. In this riveting episode, we dive deep into the case of Jamar, a social worker whose $15,000 bond led us on a cross-state manhunt with multiple twists and challenges. When we first encountered Jamar, all signs pointed to a solid risk. With steady employment in the healthcare sector and good communication, he appeared to be the type of person who would...

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27:03

Bounty Hunters vs. Kilo: The Rubber Round Takedown

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2025/06/09

Send us a text Dive into the dangerous world of bail enforcement with Rob and Chad as they share the unforgettable pursuit of "Kilo," a fugitive facing his third strike who would do anything to avoid capture. After setting up surveillance operations across multiple locations in Greenville, North Carolina, the duo finally spots their target at a family member's house. What follows is a wild chase that defies belief—Kilo drives through a front yard, across a ditch, and blows out two tires, yet...

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32:30

More Than Money: The Hidden Truth Behind Bail Bonds

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2025/06/02

Send us a text The unseen heroism of bail bondsmen takes center stage in this riveting episode that peels back the curtain on what really happens when someone's life is upended by false accusations. Chad kicks things off sharing his family experience at a Metallica concert, complete with insights about musical authenticity that sets up the episode's central theme of appearances versus reality. What follows is the remarkable story of a client they call "Jimmy the Justified" – a working man wh...

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33:09

Mama's Lies and Pedophile's Den

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2025/05/23

Send us a text Every fugitive leaves a trail – some lead to places darker than expected. When Chad, Rob, Sal, and Eric pursued a $10,000 bond forfeiture out of Brunswick County, they anticipated a routine recovery. What they couldn't have predicted was the disturbing truth lurking beneath the surface of this case. The team's hunt for "Donnie the Delinquent" took them to Little River on the North Carolina-South Carolina border. With only a jail photo to guide them, they staked out a suspected...

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29:50

Bounty Hunters Don't Get to Choose Their Moments

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2025/05/20

Send us a text The line between a routine bail recovery and a high-stakes manhunt blurs dramatically in this riveting conversation with Kenny, a veteran recovery agent and bondsman from Phoenix, Arizona. Kenny pulls back the curtain on what became a headline-making case from 2017—the capture of "Phoenix Leo," a fugitive who transformed from bail jumper to armed robbery spree suspect while evading authorities for 34 days. What begins as standard surveillance at a grandmother's house (who put ...

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31:18

The Art of Catching a Fugitive: The Dirty...

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2025/05/13

Send us a text Chad and Rob take us deep into the world of fugitive recovery with "The Dirty Electrician" case, showcasing how modern bounty hunters use deception and digital sleuthing to apprehend bail jumpers who think they've escaped justice. When another bondsman reached out for help tracking a fugitive with a $25,000 bond, the chase began with a simple social media investigation. Creating a fake female profile, Rob quickly infiltrated the fugitive's social circle and established communi...

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30:45

A Conversation with Criminal Defense Attorney David...

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2025/05/02

Send us a text The legal system can feel like a maze of confusion, but our conversation with criminal defense attorney David Gross cuts through the complexity with straight talk and insider knowledge you won't find elsewhere. David brings a fascinating perspective to the table—having worked as a police officer in the notoriously rough "Murder Mount" (Rocky Mount), then as a private investigator, before earning his law degree at Chapel Hill and establishing his criminal defense practice acros...

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35:14

How Skip Tracing Found a Mother on the Run

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2025/04/29

Send us a text When a desperate father loses contact with his young daughter, he turns to private investigation to locate his ex-wife who has vanished across state lines. What follows is an extraordinary month-long hunt spanning from Jacksonville to Mississippi to California, showcasing the art of modern skip tracing at its finest. Rob shares the intricate details of tracking "Tina the Trainer" – a personal trainer who obtained a Domestic Violence Protective Order against her ex-husband, the...

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33:58

40 Years of Human Hunting with Alex Price

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2025/04/17

Send us a text Meet the man who's spent 40 years tracking people who don't want to be found. Alex Price, known in the industry as the "Skip Guru," takes us deep into the shadowy world of skip tracing, fugitive recovery, and asset location with stories that feel ripped from a Hollywood thriller. Unlike most professionals who perform skip tracing as just one function of their job, Alex has made it his life's work. From locating vehicles for repossession to bringing fugitives back to jail, he's...

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28:41

A Bounty Hunt ends at the Gas Pump in Connecticut

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2025/04/14

Send us a text How do modern bondsmen track and capture fugitives in the digital age? Chad and Rob take you behind the curtain of a real-life fugitive recovery mission to Connecticut, where social media sleuthing became their most powerful tool. When a woman skipped on her $10,000 bond, the trail went cold—until they discovered a clever workaround. Unable to find the fugitive's direct social media presence, they located family members online, identified her boyfriend through tagged photos, a...

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27:47

Bounty Hunter Tricks: The Child Support Check Sting

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2025/04/08

Send us a text Ever wonder what happens when a fugitive evades capture? Chad and Rob share a masterclass in strategic thinking as they recount how they tracked down a bail jumper using a clever ruse involving a fake child support check. The storytelling is as entertaining as it's educational - complete with a dramatic fence-climbing escape attempt that would make parkour enthusiasts proud! The ingenious "child support check" trick reveals how recovery agents use psychology rather than force ...

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29:33

Swipe Right, Go to Jail: A Bounty Hunter's Love Story

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2025/03/31

Send us a text The line between hunter and hunted blurs in this captivating episode where Chad and Rob reveal one of their most ingenious fugitive recovery operations. When "Hunter," a repeat client decides to skip town on a DWI bond and fled to New York, the bondsmen had to get creative. Rather than making the long journey north, they executed an elaborate two-week catfishing scheme, creating a fake female persona who slowly lured Hunter back to town with promises of partying and companionsh...

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30:08

The “Funky” Fugitive: A Bounty Hunter's Tale

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2025/03/24

Send us a text What really happens when someone skips bail? Chad and Rob pull back the curtain on the bail bonds industry, revealing the strategic planning, detective work, and sometimes stomach-turning realities of tracking down fugitives. The bond market is heating up alongside the spring weather, and we explore why this seasonal shift might be occurring alongside broader policy changes in the criminal justice system. We dive into how different states handle bond forfeiture money—from Nort...

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32:02

The Devil Went Down to Georgia: A Fugitive's...

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2025/03/18

Send us a text The bizarre world of bail bonds delivers yet another stranger-than-fiction tale as Chad and Rob recount their most unusual fugitive recovery to date. Meet "Tyrone," a bail jumper who not only surrendered willingly but actually thanked his captors for arresting him - all to escape a toxic relationship that had become worse than jail itself. What begins as a routine trip to Brunswick, Georgia quickly transforms into one for the record books when the fugitive answers his phone an...

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29:54

Tales of a Bondsman: A Day in the Life

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2025/03/11

Send us a text Join us for an engaging episode where we unwrap the unpredictable world of bonding, featuring intriguing stories from our day-to-day experiences. We kick things off by welcoming back my co-host, who fills us in on his family vacation, before diving deeply into the often absurd yet captivating life of a bondsman. As we dissect the bizarre calls we receive—ranging from heartfelt pleas for help to outright confusion—we shine a light on the reality behind the profession that many d...

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29:56

The Hunt for Steve: A Hilarious and Tricky Bail Bond...

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2025/03/04

Send us a text Prepare yourself for a riveting exploration into the clandestine world of bail bonds and fugitive recovery, as we unravel the thrilling story of a fugitive named Steve! In this episode, Regina, a seasoned bail bondsman and NCBAA board member, shares her exhilarating journey of tracking down a runaway, revealing the unconventional methods she employed to bring him back to justice. With Regina's keen insights and engaging storytelling, we discuss how social media became a pivotal...

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